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URSS Ready for Dodge City And Hugoton This Weekend

After taking a weekend off after the 3 day Wheatshocker Nationals Weekend the United Rebel Sprint Series will be back in action this weekend for two nights this Friday and Saturday.

On Friday night the Rebels will make their 3^rd appearance this year at the always immaculate Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City Kansas for First Responders Night at the 3/8 high bank oval. Both previous races have been won by Colorado drivers as Zac Taylor was victorious over a 28 car field on May 10^th and then Jake Bubak finally broke a streak of ten different winners in as many events by topping the 29 car field at the URSS portion of the Steve King Memorial with a last corner pass of Ray Seemann for the win.

Action in Dodge City begins at 7:30pm with all First Responders and their families in free.

On Saturday night the Rebels will make their one and only visit this season at the Dirtona Raceway in Hugoton KS. It’s been several years since the URSS has visited the 3/8 mile oval and several SW Kansas teams are anxiously waiting to perform for the first time in several years close to home against the URSS invaders.

Among the local drivers will be Barry Crane, who has run sparingly this year, and is always a threat to win. Liberal drivers Koby Walters and Steven Richardson, both who have wins this season also look to get their second victory this year.

The green flag drops at 7pm Saturday night with admission for adults only $10 and kids 5 and under free.

Colorado’s Jake Bubak leads the Kansas point ranking with a slim 20 point lead over Liberal’s Steven Richardson with Jetmore’s Zach Blurton and Jeremy Huish in third and fourth. Codell, KS’s Jed Werner and Ness City native Luke Cranston are tied for 5^th.

For those who cannot attend be sure to tune in to racinboys.com to hear Mike Wilson call all the action live both nights.

Bubak earns $2K for URSS

Wheatshocker Nationals victory

By NICK SCHWIEN

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There's a youth movement in the 305 sprint car ranks of the United Rebel Sprint Series.

Jake Bubak is leading the charge. The youngster from Arvada, Colo., validated his United Rebel Sprint Series national championship last year by besting a field of top-notch drivers Sunday night at the Wheatshocker Nationals at RPM Speedway in Hays.

"Last year, we won the national championship and didn't even win a national race," said Bubak, who pocketed $2,000 Sunday. "It was really frustrating because the year before, I won like three of them and didn't win the national championship. Most main event wins are awesome, and it's good to win for these Colorado guys. They've had a bad weekend. My buddy Zac Taylor and Adam Trimble both wrecked cars. And Coby Pearce did, too. It sucked not having them here, but hopefully we made them proud by winning here tonight."

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Luke Cranston wins the Ozark Mountain custom grill sponsored by Federated Auto Parts and S & W Supply with a 3 night total of 440 points

Cranston takes first night of URSS Wheatshocker

By NICK SCHWIEN

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There might have been a bit of apprehension in the mind of Luke Cranston.

It had been a long time since the sprint car driver from Plains had a good run at RPM Speedway in Hays.

And earlier this season, Cranston — who grew up in Ness City — flipped his 305 sprint car at RPM.

On Saturday night, though, Cranston waited out a lengthy rain delay and washed away any ill thoughts by winning the first night of the United Rebel Sprint Series Wheatshocker Nationals.

“We haven’t had a real good run at Hays for, well, I don’t know, probably eight years maybe,” said Cranston, who races a 305 and 360 sprint car. “Back in about 2006, I did pretty good in the 360. We ran about fourth, which is about as good as we’ve ever done up here. We’ve been really fast, and I’ve screwed it up. And we’ve had some really bad luck. It was nice to get that monkey off our back and finally do something.

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Fairbank Wins URSS Nationals at Wakeeney

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WaKEENEY -- The car was fast in the heat race, so Josh Fairbank decided not to make any changes.

Instead, he sat back and relaxed as much as any racer can.

And at the end of the night, Fairbank was all smiles once again. The driver of the No. 51 sprint car won his first United Rebel Sprint Series feature of the year Friday night at WaKeeney Speedway.

While Fairbank didn't win his heat, he knew he had something special in his car. He ended up proving it, besting a field of top-notch drivers in the 30-lap main event.

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Fifth different winner in five races as Clint Schubert wins #1 at Calhan

The home town favorite received a loud cheering roar from the crowd as he climbed out of his sprint car shaking fists to the sky as he claimed his first URSS Colorado victory. The familiar green and white Shubert Farm Depot #44 led green to checker after starting on the pole. A proud father and even more ecstatic new wife met him on the front straight to give her new husband a giant kiss in front of the fans as he received his trophy. ”I drove it like my midget and it worked, I’m so excited” said Clint. A proud father/ crew chief said “we hit the set up tonight and now we know what to do next time. I am proud of Clint.” Clint is the fifth different winner in as many races for the Colorado Rebels at El Paso County Speedway. click here for the rest of the story

URSS Custom Ozark Mtn. Pellet Grill for Winner of Wheatshocker Weekend

S&W Supply out of Hays Kansas has boosted what already is a high paying weekend and will award the high point driver a new URSS custom Ozark Mountain Pellet Grill during the Wheatshocker weekend of July 11^th thru July 13^th. S&W Supply is celebrating their 80^th anniversary this year and are doing it in fine fashion.

The weekend will begin Friday night July 11^th at Wakeeney Speedway in Wakeeney Ks for the first URSS National points race of the season and conclude Saturday and Sunday at RPM Speedway in Hays Ks for the Wheatshocker Nationals. It will also award valuable points to both Kansas and Colorado regions. Friday’s race will pay the winner $1000 to win and Sunday’s final in Hays will pay the winner a cool $2000 with $200 to start . The high point driver of all three nights will receive a new Ozark Mountain URSS Custom pellet and smoker grille. The grill, courtesy of S&W Supply, will have a custom designed URSS Wheatshocker Weekend Logo attached to the bottom of it.

URSS founder Rick Salem said “We have really enjoyed working with Lance Pittman at S&W Supply on this project and really appreciate what they are doing for our drivers in this series. This should be a great addition to what will be a great weekend of URSS racing. click here for more

Koby Walters Takes First URSS Checkers in Colby

Liberal KS. young gun, Koby Walters, earned his first career URSS feature win Sunday night at Thomas County Raceway in Colby KS in convincing fashion as he dominated the 25 lap feature.

Front row Rookie of the year contenders, Jed Werner and Jeremy Huish brought the field to the green with Werner taking the early advantage and leading the first 5 laps before fifth starting Walters made his move coming out of turn two to take the lead and would never relinquish it.

Scott Cochran would overtake Werner on lap 8 to move into second and would hold that position until spinning on 12 lap. On the restart, it was Walters, Nate Berry, Steven Richardson, Werner and Jake Bubak. click for more
Jake Bubak takes Center Stage in Dodge City
Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (June 28, 2014) – Jake Bubak took center stage by winning a non-stop 25-lap feature at the Sixth Annual Steve King Memorial atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval on Saturday night.

Bubak made a last-corner pass of race-long leader Ray Seemann to snare the URSS Sprint Car feature win.

In the 25-lap main event, outside front row starter Ray Seemann jumped ahead of pole starter Nick Haygood for the point at the outset and led all but the final few feet.

While Seemann and Colorado’s Haygood slipped away from the field, Bubak struggled in the early going from his sixth starting position.

“The car was so tight early, I couldn’t hardly turn it,” the reigning URSS National champion from Arvada, CO, explained.

Mired in fifth after ten laps, Bubak worked traffic to his advantage to charge by Steven Richardson and Brian Herbert at the midway point and set his sights on the front two runners.

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Taylor Scores First URSS Win in Calhan

URSS promoter, Rick Salem, asked the promoter of El Paso County Speedway Alan Davis, to water the top of the race track prior to Saturday nights A feature. Davis obliged and Rookie Mike Taylor found it to his liking as he used the top of the race track to score his first ever URSS feature.

Luke Lucero and Kevin Schramek brought the field to the green with Lucero jumping out to the early lead with Schramek, Nic Sutton, Taylor and Coby Pearce rounding out the top five after lap one.

Taylor would move to the high side on lap 6 and overtake Sutton and two laps later would relegate Schramek to third. Taylor then set his sights on Lucero and would begin reeling in the leader lap by lap. Taylor would use the high side in turns 3 and 4 to overtake the leader on lap 16 only to have Lucero charge back in front coming out of 2 and leading down the back straight only to have Taylor regain the lead before crossing the line on lap 17. click for more

Richardson Uses Opportunity to Win URSS Hays Go

With 25 laps in a feature race, there's time to be patient. But when opportunity arises, a driver has to strike.

That's exactly what Steven Richardson did Saturday night in the United Rebel Sprint Series 305 sprint car main event at RPM Speedway in Hays.

Richardson started outside on the second row, just behind Brian Herbert. Herbert paced the field for several laps, only to slip up one time in turns three and four. That allowed Richardson to get by him to win his first URSS feature this year.

"When it's rubbered down like that in three and four, you just kind of take your time and wait for someone to slip up and then take your chance," Richardson said. "That's when you have to get them. "I saw him get in a little high, and he got up in the slick. I thought, 'All right. Here we go. Let the race begin.' "

Herbert jumped to the lead at the drop of the green flag, with Jeff Radcliffe hot on his tail.

Richardson settled into the third spot and moved into second on lap six. By then, Herbert had built a several-car-length advantage.

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Walinder Wins URSS Calhan Chaos

If it wasn’t a full moon, it should have been. It should have been Friday the thirteenth as well. All but four sprint cars wish they could have a “do-over” from Saturdays racing program at El Paso County Speedway. Everyone but Mark Walinder, Scott Cochran, Mike Taylor, and Kevin Schramek were on the trailer before the end of the shortened feature.

The weather played hell for the speedway that night. The wind picked up, drying the track in one and two and keeping the bottom sloppy muddy in three and four during the heat races. The temperature dropped to the low fifties making the night a challenge to say the least.

Before the heat races Rookie of the year challenger Nic Sutton’s night ended with a broken rear end. “We are scratching tonight to not completely ruin the rear end “said Nic.

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Taylor Wires URSS field in McCook

Green River Wyoming’s Zac Taylor missed the setup in his heat race but come feature time it was a different story as he dominated the URSS field at Red Willow Co. Raceway in McCook, Ne on Friday night.

On a very windy Friday the 13^th, track conditions would be slick and dusty with Jordan Randalls and Coby Walters bringing the field to the green with Randalls taking the early lead going into one and holding it for the first two laps before 5^th starting Taylor would take the lead running the very top in turns 3 and 4. From there on out Taylor would increase his lead lap by lap in a very impressive display of driving as he ran the very top edge of 3 and 4 and the very bottom of 1 and 2.

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Martin claims URSS Checkers in Lexington

Lincoln, Nebraska’s Jason Martin made the most of the first and last lap to capture his first URSS victory Sunday night at Dawson Co. Raceway in Lexington, NE.

Jetmore’s rookie Jeremy Huish and Lacrosse KS’s Kade Hagan would bring the 13 car field to the green with Huish taking the lead into one and leading the first lap. North Plattes John Webster would move from his third starting spot into second with Martin going clear to the top of the track in one and going from his 10th starting spot to third by the end of lap one. Webster would take over the top spot coming out of two on lap two with Martin getting by Huish on lap three to begin a race long battle to chase down the flying Webster.

As Webster and Martin stayed that way for most of the race, the battle behind them would stay hot and heavy as Luke Cranston would battle by Huish on lap 5 as would Stephen Richardson on lap 19. click here for more

Bubak Scores 2^nd URSS Victory at Norton

Jake Bubak became the first two time winner in URSS action Saturday night on the big ½ mile at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton Ks.

Lacrosse’s Kade Hagans and Jetmore’s Rookie Jeremy Huish brought the field to the green with Hagan jumping out to the early lead into the first turn. That lead was short lived as a high flying Brian Herbert used the very top of the track to blast around Hagan coming out of turn 4 to lead the opening lap followed by Hagan, Steven Richardson, Bubak and Jed Warner rounding out the top five.

Herbert would continue to lead as the action behind him heated up with Bubak and Richardson overtaking Hagan on the next lap to claim 2^nd and 3^rd. By lap 5 things would really heat up as Bubak drove around Richardson and 7^th starting Zach Blurton and 9^th starting Jeff Radcliffe would move around Hagan to claim 4^th and 5^th. click here for more

John Jacob takes URSS Checkers in Calhan

For the second time in as many outings the URSS Colorado region had another first time winner as John Jacob took top honors Saturday night at El Paso Co. Speedway in Calhan, CO

After two attempts at running the first of three heat races that were called off due to short rain bursts, the third time was a charm, and the URSS Sprint cars gave the fans at the El Paso County Fairgrounds a show they will remember all summer long.

Seventeen of Colorado’s fastest sprint cars checked in for the night’s purse, which was bolstered by USA Performance Engines. Unfortunately Clint Shubert’s night was shortened with driveline woes and was unable to make the field.

Front row starters Dustin McNeill and Kevin Schramek led the sixteen car field to the green flag for the first of twenty five laps but lap one was waved off due to rookie McNeill spinning in turn four. On the restart, the 22t of Mike Taylor took to the lead for three laps but could not hold off the 16x of Scotty Cochran. “My car was just a little too loose tonight” said Taylor. read more

Blurton notches URSS victory in WaKeeney

by Nick Schwein, Hays Daily News

WaKeeney — Zach Blurton knew his 305 sprint car was fast.

Only problem was, he was going to need some help to close the gap between him and the leader.
That help came in the form of lap traffic, and it allowed Blurton to make a crucial pass — twice — for the United Rebel Sprint Series feature victory Sunday night at WaKeeney Speedway.
Series founder Rick Salem, who started outside the front row, bolted to the lead piloting the No. 911 car, a tribute to fallen soldier Christopher Ryan Kruse. Salem would build his lead to a comfortable margin as the action heated up well behind him.

“He was out there a straightaway or so,” Blurton said. “I knew once I got by second place into second, it was just a matter of time. He wasn’t getting through lap traffic very good, and we got around them a lot better. It helped.”    click here for the story

Coby Pearce Wins Colorado URSS opener

Golden Colorado’s Coby Pearce took top honors at the URSS Colorado Region’s season opener to claim his very first URSS “A” Feature victory. 18 cars checked into El Paso County Speedway in Calhan Colorado and left the fans standing on their feet and cheering for more when it was over.

Pearce, starting on the pole with Green River Wyoming’s Zac Taylor brought the field to the green with Taylor jumping into an early lead. Taylor would continue to lead with Pearce in hot pursuit with 4^th starting Patrick Bourke jumping into 3^rd on lap 2, passing rookie Nic Sutton in 4^th and John Jacob rounding out the top 5 until the one and only red flag flew for a flipping Clint Schubert on lap 12 after making contact with Brian Hardman on the back straightaway. Schubert was unhurt, disgusted and both he and Hardman were done for the night.

On the restart it would be Taylor, Pearce, Bourke, Jacob and Zach Merritt rounding out the top 5.and 10^th starting Jake Bubak moving into 5^th place before the lap was completed. The field would remain that way until lap 17 when Bubak would move into 4^th getting around Jacob.

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Added money for this race thanks to Bob Schaeffer and TryboDyn

Bubak tops URSS field in McCook

Colorado’s Jake Bubak made his trip to Nebraska well worth it as he took top honors in the URSS Feature at Red Willow County Raceway in McCook Nebraska.

North Platte Nebraska’s John Webster and home town favorite Darren Berry brought the field to the green flag with Webster taking the early lead. At the end of lap 1 it was Webster, Berry and Rick Salem moving up to 3^rd from 6^th.

The red flag flew on lap 2 for a flipping Howard Van Dyke after tangling with a spinning Kade Hagans. Keefe Hemel also was involved in the melee and sustained heavy damage, ending his night. During the red, Salem was forced to change a flat left rear tire after contact with Berry and had to re-start in the back of the pack. On the restart, Webster would lead the next 8 laps while Bubak had worked his way up to 2^nd place by lap 9.

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Zach Blurton Racing (ZBR) adds to URSS Contingencies

Zach Blurton Racing (ZBR) and Outlaw Wings will add to all URSS National Shows this year with gift certificates toward the purchase of any Outlaw Wing. The winner of each National Event will receive a gift certificate worth $40 discount on the purchase of a new top wing and $25 discount on a new front wing.

ZBR will also be providing Hoosier tires at all events in the Kansas and National races this year. Although they won’t carry a full supply with them at all times, you can call them or Mike Petersilie at Xtreme Motorsports ahead of time so they can bring them to the track. To contact them call Zach at 620-393-5249, John at 620-482-1399 or Xtreme Motorsports at 620-796-2290

Taylor Takes URSS Opener at DCRP!

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 10, 2014) – Coming off Rookie of the Year honors in 2013, Zac Taylor kicked off the United Rebel Sprint Series season by taking victory honors in Saturday night’s 25-...lap feature atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval.

The 15-year-old from Green River, WY, was awarded his third career URSS Sprint Car win after apparent winner Brian Herbert weighed in five pounds below the 1,550 pound weight limit, becoming the tenth different winner in as many series events at DCRP dating back to 2009.

With 28 cars on hand for the URSS opener, Herbert and Ty Williams led the feature field to the green flag. Herbert gunned into the early lead and set sail until the first of four cautions flew after seven laps when Kirby Hagans came to a stop in turn two. Williams slid past Herbert for the lead on the ensuing restart with Herbert battling back on the low side. The duo battled for several laps before Herbert reclaimed the point on the 11th round with Williams surrendering second to Taylor Velasquez the next time around before a caution flew for Craig Jecha’s encounter with the turn one wall.  click here for the rest of the story

Outlaw Wings to Boost Colorado URSS Contingencies

The URSS Colorado region had added yet another contingency sponsor with the addition of Joey Schmidt Racing with Outlaw Wings. JSR, a dealer for Outlaw Wings will provide gift certificates to the winner of each URSS feature in Colorado for the 2014 season. Each certificate will be good for a $40 dollar discount for an Outlaw top wing or $25 off a purchase of a front wing. Joey Schmidt Racing will also be a new team with the URSS this season and a welcome addition to a long list of Rookie of the Year contenders. To contact Joey Schmidt Racing call 720-552-2860.

We are proud to announce that K. W. Schramek Landscape Materials of Fountain, CO has teamed up with the El Paso County Speedway and the URSS for 2 events in 2014. Both June 21st and July 5th will now pay $ 750 to win, with some additional money spread into the field. K. W. Schramek is a family owned and operated business since 1992, and is southern Colorado’s largest supplier of cedar Mulch, colored mulch and composted manure, and also carries several varieties of decorative rock, and coil products at competitive prices. Call Kevin and JoJo at 719-392-2712, or visit their website at www.schramrock.com …. Their Business Rocks !!



JDoyle Enterprises, LLC Sponsors Rookie Program with Colorado URSS

Another Local Colorado Business has jumped on the Bandwagon of support for the Colorado Region of the URSS. Jim Doyle of JDoyle Enterprises, LLC has officially signed on to support this years large crop of Rookies in the URSS Colorado Region.

JDoyle Enterprises, LLC will provide a $50 gift certificate for the highest finishing rookie at each event in the state of Colorado and will also award either 2 new front wheels or a new left or right rear wheel at the end of the season for the Rookie of the Year.

JDoyle Enterprises, LLC distributes many components for open wheel racing on the front range. They are a dealer for top notch lines in the industry including Peterson Fluid Systems, Real Wheels, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Brake Man and many other products.

I am proud to support the URSS and open wheel racing in Colorado and the solidification and unification of the drivers in this series is what makes me want to be a part of it.” Said owner Jim Doyle.

Rick Salem, founder of the URSS said. “I am overwhelmed by the amount of support that has been shown by many businesses for this series in the Colorado area. It is the overwhelming support of the drivers, owners and businesses that will help the URSS to remain the premier sprint car organization in state of Colorado.

For more information on JDoyle Enterprises, LLC visit their website at www.jdoyleent.com



USA Performance Engines Bumps URSS May 31st Purse

Once again, the URSS purse has a shot in the arm with USA Performance Engines out of Denver Co. adding to the payout May 31st at El Paso Co. Speedway Park in Calhan, CO. The winner of the nights’ event will earn $750 to win with added money throughout the field.

USA Engines is one of the premier engine building facilities in the United States and has built winning engines for many Sprint Car, Midget and Stock car teams throughout the nation. Owner, Rick Lowery has fielded many sprint car and midget teams and has been a huge supporter of the sport for many years. USA Peformance is also the Hoosier Tire dealer and has a full supply of racing components.

“I believe in what the URSS is doing and this is just my way of giving back to the many teams that stop in my shop and support my business either through buying engines, tires or any items they may need for their race team” said Lowery.

We’re starting to see a lot of support for this series in the Colorado region as it is growing with many new drivers coming in this year and I and the drivers really appreciate the support from the area businesses” said URSS founder Rick Salem.

For more information on USA Performance Engines you can visit their website at www.usaengines.com

TriboDyn® to Boost Colorado URSS Opener

The URSS Colorado region will get a bump in pay on May 17th for the season opener at El Paso Co. Speedway in Calhan, Co. with $700 to win and added money throughout the field.

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URSS Releases 2014 Schedule

The United Rebel Sprint Series has announced it’s 2014 series schedule. The schedule will include 35 races in 3 states with the Kansas region and the Colorado region. Headlining the schedule for 2014 will be 9 National Races that will pay out at least $1000 to the winner with a couple of the races to pay $2000 to win.

National events returning to the schedule will be the Wheatshocker Nationals at RPM Speedway in Hays, Ks on July 12^th and 13^th, which will pay $2000 to win. This years Wheatshocker weekend will also include the 11th National race at WaKeeney Speedway on Friday night, July 11^th, which will pay $1000 to win making it a three day weekend for the traveling series.

On August 1^st the Rebels will return to the “Bullring” in Lacrosse Kansas for the 4^th Annual Bullring Nationals and then make the trek down the highway on Saturday the 2^nd to the famed Belleville Highbanks for the 3^rd annual URSS 305 Nationals paying $2000 to the winner. This race will be run in conjunction with the Belleville Midget Nationals.

August 15^th, 16^th and 17^th the Rebels will be doing battle at Red Willow Co. Speedway in McCook, NE on Friday night and will return to Decatur Co. Speedway in Oberlin, KS on Saturday and Sunday for the Bob Salem Memorial, both of which will pay $1000 to the winner.

The season will then conclude at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, KS for the $1000 to win 2^nd Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial on Sept 27^th.

Click on the Schedule tab at the top of the page to view the full 2014 line-up of events

For more information , Contact Rick Salem at 785-475-7010